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Direct flights from the UK to Denmark with SAS

What you want

SAS flights to Denmark are convenient, comfortable and offer great value. You also have something other airlines often fail to give you: choice. After all, flights are not just about getting from A to B. SAS customers have made this clear. This is why they return time and again to an airline that gives them what they want.

UK airports

You can book direct SAS flights to Denmark from London Heathrow, Aberdeen, Birmingham and Manchester. You can check-in online, with your mobile phone or at the airport's self-service terminals. There’s no extra charge – SAS offers this service for free.

You can also go online to choose your desired seat. And when you start to pack for your journey, you can take more than you realise: SAS allow you 23 kg of baggage free of charge. If you have children, you can also cut your costs. On all SAS flights, there’s a child discount of up to 25%.

High standards

SAS planes are famous for their high standards of comfort and service. Your direct flights to Denmark, which in any case take less than two hours, are over before you know it.

As for the time you want to fly out, SAS provide great options. You can fly from London Heathrow to Copenhagen, for example, and choose from several departures each day of the week. You can of course also easily find a return flight that suits you best.

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As a SAS Go passenger, you can buy breakfast or a cold drink on all morning flights to Denmark. Later in the day, you can choose from a variety of snacks, sandwiches and drinks. Upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business and enjoy a complimentary meal with your ticket. Tea and coffee are served for free in all classes.

Take advantage of the benefits that flying with SAS bring you. Book your cheap flights now and discover why SAS should be your airline of choice.

Cheap flights to Denmark

Budget airlines are making Denmark an affordable destination for holidays and weekend breaks with frequent and inexpensive flights to Copenhagen and other airports.

Denmark is a popular holiday destination for Scandinavians as well as those from further afield. The country's major airports receive domestic flights from Denmark and the rest of Scandinavia, along with international arrivals from Europe, North America and Asia.

Copenhagen, the Danish capital, has two airports, Kastrup and Roskilde. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is the larger and busier of the two and convenient for those coming from Malmö and southern Sweden, as well as in Copenhagen. Cheap flights make the city is the perfect place for a budget break, and there are activities for all tastes, whether it's thrills at the Tivoli amusement park or a leisurely sightseeing cruise on the canals.

The second-largest city in Denmark is Aarhus, which has its own small airport 25 miles (40 kilometres) away. Arts, culture, history and shopping are all part of the experience in Aarhus, where historic buildings rub shoulders with modern architecture.

Billund Airport is served by a number of airlines. Some visitors arriving at Billund go to Aarhus, 60 miles (95 kilometres) away, but the main attraction in Billund is the original Legoland theme park connected to the airport, where kids and adults alike can enjoy the rides and the jaw-dropping sculptures made from thousands of small, plastic bricks.

About Denmark

High season

The holiday high season in Denmark is June, July and August. This is the time of year when there are plenty of festivals and open-air concerts. Among other features of the high season are longer opening hours at the main attractions and a variety of enjoyable courses. These include horse riding on beaches and yachting in the placid waters of the Baltic Sea.

Don’t feel limited to the high season. SAS flies to Denmark throughout the year. You’ll still find plenty to interest you whenever you decide to visit this wonderful country.

Currency

The currency in Denmark is the krone (DKK). One kr = 100 øre. The lowest denomination coins in Denmark are 25 øre and 50 øre. There are also coins for one, two, five, 10 and 20 kr. Kroner notes come in 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kr.

Health

Denmark has been a member of the EU since 1973. The European Health Insurance Card covers you for most types of medical care if you're an EU citizen. You also don’t need any specific vaccinations to gain entry to Denmark from the UK.

Travel guide to Denmark

Plan ahead

Part of the thrill of visiting Denmark is experiencing the culture and customs. To enjoy these to the full, it’s worth planning ahead to avoid any possibility of worry or hassle when you arrive. This approach is part of the SAS philosophy. We work hard to make sure your trips are as stress-free as they can be. This is why we’ve prepared the following tips and advice.

What to do and see

Denmark may be a small country but there’s a fantastic amount to do and see. There are beaches, amusement parks, wonderful art galleries and world-class museums. There are also fascinating historical sites. Apart from Viking ruins across the country, there are Stone Age tombs on the islands south of Zealand, and Bronze Age bog bodies on Jutland.

Denmark is also renowned for its remarkable architecture both old and modern. Do make a point of seeing some of the churches from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance castles and the beautifully neat 18th century villages. And when you’re in the cities, visit the breathtaking, award-winning modern buildings.

All of this comes in addition to the superb cuisine of Denmark. Whether you eat in the Michelin starred restaurants of Copenhagen or the many other restaurants and cafes throughout the country, you won’t be disappointed in the range and quality of the food.

To help you plan in greater detail, why not use the SAS guides to Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus elsewhere on this website? They highlight specific places to visit and things worth doing.

And if you like the idea of touring in Denmark to absorb as much as you can of the country, don’t forget you can arrange internal flights with SAS. You could spend a few days in Copenhagen, for instance, and then catch an SAS plane to Aalborg or Aarhus. With cheap flights to Denmark on SAS, there is something for everyone.